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  7 Things You Should Know About VOR Navigation

  In partnership with LIFT

  Every IFR pilot learns how to use VORs. Here are some things you may not know.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/29/2020
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  9 Common Checkride Mistakes You Don't Want To Make

  Want to nail your next checkride? Avoid making these common mistakes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/24/2020
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  How Does An Altimeter Work?

  How much do you know about the altimeter in your airplane?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/22/2020
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  Every Pilot Should Know These 5 Aerodynamic Facts About Flaps

  If you're a pilot, you should know these by heart.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/22/2020

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  10 Mistakes Every Student Pilot Makes At Least Once

  Did you make these mistakes during flight training? For the instructors out there, you've seen them over and over!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/17/2020
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  Why Every Pilot Should Practice Power-Off 180 Landings

  It's unlikely you'll ever have an engine failure abeam the aim point markers on downwind...so why are power-off 180s so important to practice?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/15/2020
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  How To Prevent Over Controlling Your Plane

  Have you ever seen someone do this?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/08/2020
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  6 Common Mistakes That Could Lead To An IFR Pilot Deviation

  Here are 6 common mistakes that could lead to problems...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/08/2020
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  When Should You Initiate A 'Pilot's-Discretion' Descent?

  In partnership with Republic

  When ATC gives you a "pilot's discretion" descent under IFR, how do you plan for it? Did you know some airlines require their pilots to descend right away? Here's why.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/05/2020

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  9 Things You Didn't Know About Your Airplane's VHF Radio

  In partnership with Bose

  You use your radio for every flight, but did you know this?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/03/2020
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  Quiz: 8 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  Don't let gravity pull your score down!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2020
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  The Best Flight Instructors Always...

  Think about the best flight instructor you've ever had. They probably have several (or all) of these qualities.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2020
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  Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 Uncommon Enroute Chart Symbols Mean?

  In partnership with Republic

  Let's see if you have these symbols down!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/26/2020
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  What To Expect On Your Private Pilot Checkride: The Flight Exam

  You've passed your oral exam, and you've have demonstrated that you can talk the talk. But now it's time to walk the walk in the practical exam.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/26/2020
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  What To Expect On Your Private Pilot Checkride: The Oral Exam

  Your private pilot checkride is undoubtedly a nerve-racking experience. For most pilots, it's your first time interacting with a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner), and you never know quite what to expect.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/25/2020